Iraola believes Liverpool players are not

Why it matters

Liverpool's defeat to AS Monaco raises concerns over the team's fitness heading into the Premier League season. Andoni Iraola highlighted the urgent need to improve players' endurance to maintain a high level of performance over 90 minutes. This situation could have a significant impact on Liverpool's performance in the opening matches of the season.

Context

Andoni Iraola, as Liverpool manager, has the responsibility of preparing the team for the upcoming season. His criticism of players' fitness could influence decisions about training and tactics for Premier League matches.

Key points

• Iraola believes Liverpool players are not.
• After the defeat against Monaco, Andoni Iraola regretted the physical collapse of his team after the break and called for more training to reach the required level over 90 minutes.
• Iraola vindt spelers Liverpool niet fit genoeg.

Liverpool conceded their second friendly defeat in a row on Sunday, beaten by AS Monaco after leading 2-0. At the end of the match, manager Andoni Iraola did not hide his dissatisfaction and highlighted a lack of physical condition among his players.

Iraola praised his team's first half, particularly the first thirty minutes, but pointed to a clear decline after the break. “We played very well in the first half, especially during the first thirty minutes, but at the moment we probably don't have much more to stay at this level,” he explained, summarizing the main problem identified during this preparation match.

Liverpool's summer preparation had started on a good basis with victories against Sunderland and Wrexham. But the team showed signs of fragility in the following two matches, against Leeds United then against Monaco. “We won the first two matches, but in the last two we could not maintain the desired level throughout,” Iraola added.

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The coach insisted on the impact of the changes made in the second half: as soon as the substitutes came on, the team lost intensity. “As soon as we made changes, they got tired. The problem is that we currently don't have the energy to last ninety minutes and we get tired quickly. » According to him, the solution requires time and more physical work: “It will take time, so we have to train more. »

Despite these criticisms, Iraola did not exclude positive lessons: “We can draw a lot of positive points, but also a lot of negative points from today's meeting. »

Liverpool still have to play a final preparation match on Sunday against Italian club Como before heading into the Premier League season. A week after this last test, Iraola's team will open the championship with a trip to Newcastle United. These meetings will make it possible to assess whether the work requested by the manager is bearing fruit and whether the squad is regaining the ability to keep up the pace over the entire duration of a match, a crucial requirement for a long season in the league and cups.

The rest

Liverpool must now focus on improving their physical preparation before the start of the Premier League season. With one final friendly coming up, the team hopes to regain their rhythm and correct the deficiencies identified by Iraola. The results of this final match will be crucial for the team's morale and their season outlook.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score of the Liverpool vs AS Monaco match?

Liverpool lost to AS Monaco after leading 2-0.

How does this defeat impact Liverpool's ranking?

The defeat does not yet affect Liverpool's ranking, as it is a friendly match.

What is Liverpool's next match?

Liverpool's next match is not mentioned in the article.

What were Liverpool's previous results before the match against AS Monaco?

Liverpool won

his first two friendlies against Sunderland and Wrexham.

What are Andoni Iraola's concerns about the Liverpool team?

Andoni Iraola expressed concerns about the team's lack of fitness and intensity.

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